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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router
The Back and Side Panels
Broadband Router
The Back and Side Panels
The Router’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
Reset Button
Reset Button The Reset button can be used in one of two ways:
If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset button for just a
second with a paper clip or a pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the Reset button on your PC to
reboot it.
If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Router and have tried all other
troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will restore
the factory defaults and clear all of the Router’s settings, such as port forwarding or a new
password.
Ports
Ethernet 1-4 These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or additional
switches.
Internet1 The Internet1 port connects to a cable or DSL modem.
Internet2 The Internet2 port acts as an additional Internet port and connects to a cable or DSL modem.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the included AC power cable.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router.”
Figure 3-2: Back Panel
Internet1
Ethernet
Internet2
boot: to start a device and cause it to
start executing instructions.